Question 1

If the saturation vapor pressure increases while the amount of water vapor in the air remains constant,this would indicate

Accepted Answer

A) that the temperature had increased. 
B) that the air was cooling by expansion. 
C) that the temperature had decreased as a result of the loss of heat energy. 
D) none of the above. 
A) that the temperature had increased. 
B) that the air was cooling by expansion. 
C) that the temperature had decreased as a result of the loss of heat energy. 
D) none of the above.

Question 2

The term ʺrain shadowʺ is assigned to windward slopes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Below a temperature of 4°C (39°F),water______ and its density ______.

Accepted Answer

A) contracts; increases 
B) contracts; decreases 
C) expands; decreases 
D) expands; increases 
A) contracts; increases 
B) contracts; decreases 
C) expands; decreases 
D) expands; increases

Question 4

Write an essay that discusses the formation of mesocyclones and tornadoes,and also examines how scientists rank the intensity of tornadoes.

Accepted Answer

Strong winds aloft establish spinning.Up

Question 5

Air forcibly lifted upslope when it meets a mountain is an example of ______lifting.

Accepted Answer

A) convergent 
B) convectional 
C) orographic 
D) frontal 
A) convergent 
B) convectional 
C) orographic 
D) frontal

Question 6

Tropical cyclones have steep pressure gradients that generate inward -spiraling winds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Evaporation is a cooling process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An estimated ______lightning strikes occur each day on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) 8,000 
B) 80,000 
C) 800,000 
D) 8,000,000 
A) 8,000 
B) 80,000 
C) 800,000 
D) 8,000,000

Question 9

Which of the following phase changes of water is INCORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

A) Melting energy absorbed 
B) Evaporation energy released 
C) Deposition energy released 
D) Sublimation energy absorbed 
A) Melting energy absorbed 
B) Evaporation energy released 
C) Deposition energy released 
D) Sublimation energy absorbed

Question 10

Define and distinguish between relative humidity and specific humidity.

Accepted Answer

Both are measures of the amount of water

Question 11

The term ʺorographicʺ refers to

Accepted Answer

A) convection stimulated principally by local heating. 
B) vertical lifting due to converging air masses. 
C) forced uplift due to the presence of a physical barrier. 
D) air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses. 
E) lifting along the edges of conflicting air masses. 
A) convection stimulated principally by local heating. 
B) vertical lifting due to converging air masses. 
C) forced uplift due to the presence of a physical barrier. 
D) air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses. 
E) lifting along the edges of conflicting air masses.

Question 12

If you visited Mount Shasta City (elevation 900 m [3000 ft.])and found the outside air temperature to be 27°C (81°F),what would be the air temperature at the summit of Mount Shasta (elevation 4200 m [14,000 ft.])at that moment assuming that the temperature conditions with altitude change at an average,or normal,lapse rate?

Accepted Answer

A) 10°C (39.2°F) 
B) 5)9°C (42.5°F) 
C) 2°C (35.6°F) 
D) 48°C (118.4°F) 
A) 10°C (39.2°F) 
B) 5)9°C (42.5°F) 
C) 2°C (35.6°F) 
D) 48°C (118.4°F)

Question 13

Weather is

Accepted Answer

A) the climate of a region. 
B) the long-term atmospheric condition,including extremes that may occur. 
C) the short-term condition of the atmosphere. 
D) a reference to temperature patterns only. 
A) the climate of a region. 
B) the long-term atmospheric condition,including extremes that may occur. 
C) the short-term condition of the atmosphere. 
D) a reference to temperature patterns only.

Question 14

Thunderstorms are most often associated with cirrostratus clouds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Air masses that migrate far from their source regions become modified in physical characteristics and form secondary air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hurricanes originate entirely within tropical air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On cool spring mornings,veils of fog can often be seen rising above warm lakes and ponds.This type fog is an example of ______fog.

Accepted Answer

A) advection 
B) convection 
C) evaporation 
D) radiation 
A) advection 
B) convection 
C) evaporation 
D) radiation

Question 18

Hail generally forms

Accepted Answer

A) within nimbostratus clouds. 
B) in altocumulus and cirrocumulus clouds. 
C) within cumulonimbus clouds. 
D) in association with warm front activity. 
A) within nimbostratus clouds. 
B) in altocumulus and cirrocumulus clouds. 
C) within cumulonimbus clouds. 
D) in association with warm front activity.

Question 19

Present the typical conditions and activities associated with both a cold front and with a warm front.

Accepted Answer

A cold front is the leading edge of a co

Question 20

Chinook winds form on the leeward side of mountains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the saturation vapor pressure increases while the amount of water vapor in the air remains constant,this would indicate

The term ʺrain shadowʺ is assigned to windward slopes.

Below a temperature of 4°C (39°F),water and its density .

Write an essay that discusses the formation of mesocyclones and tornadoes,and also examines how scientists rank the intensity of tornadoes.

Air forcibly lifted upslope when it meets a mountain is an example of ______lifting.

Tropical cyclones have steep pressure gradients that generate inward -spiraling winds.

Evaporation is a cooling process.

An estimated ______lightning strikes occur each day on Earth.

Which of the following phase changes of water is INCORRECTLY matched?

Define and distinguish between relative humidity and specific humidity.

The term ʺorographicʺ refers to

Weather is

Thunderstorms are most often associated with cirrostratus clouds.

Air masses that migrate far from their source regions become modified in physical characteristics and form secondary air masses.

Hurricanes originate entirely within tropical air masses.

On cool spring mornings,veils of fog can often be seen rising above warm lakes and ponds.This type fog is an example of ______fog.

Hail generally forms

Present the typical conditions and activities associated with both a cold front and with a warm front.

Chinook winds form on the leeward side of mountains.

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If the saturation vapor pressure increases while the amount of water vapor in the air remains constant,this would indicate

The term ʺrain shadowʺ is assigned to windward slopes.

Below a temperature of 4°C (39°F),water______ and its density ______.

Write an essay that discusses the formation of mesocyclones and tornadoes,and also examines how scientists rank the intensity of tornadoes.

Air forcibly lifted upslope when it meets a mountain is an example of ______lifting.

Tropical cyclones have steep pressure gradients that generate inward -spiraling winds.

Evaporation is a cooling process.

An estimated ______lightning strikes occur each day on Earth.

Which of the following phase changes of water is INCORRECTLY matched?

Define and distinguish between relative humidity and specific humidity.

The term ʺorographicʺ refers to

Weather is

Thunderstorms are most often associated with cirrostratus clouds.

Air masses that migrate far from their source regions become modified in physical characteristics and form secondary air masses.

Hurricanes originate entirely within tropical air masses.

On cool spring mornings,veils of fog can often be seen rising above warm lakes and ponds.This type fog is an example of ______fog.

Hail generally forms

Present the typical conditions and activities associated with both a cold front and with a warm front.

Chinook winds form on the leeward side of mountains.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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Below a temperature of 4°C (39°F),water and its density .